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Kempe Foundation
Postdoctoral Scholarship in Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorial Optimization at Umeå University Umeå University in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral scholarship funded and administered by the Kempe Foundation. The scholarship is tax-free and amounts to 375,000 SEK for one year, with a possible extension after the scholarship period.
Deadline
Oct 9, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Umeå University
Ongoing programKempe Foundation
by Kempe Foundations
Kempe Foundations funding supports mainly postdoctoral research scholarships at universities in northern Sweden, especially Umeå University and Luleå University of Technology. Awards commonly provide tax-free stipend support for fixed-term research projects.
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About this position
Umeå University in Sweden is advertising a postdoctoral scholarship in discrete mathematics within the project “Bounds for Pancake Sorting and Analysis of the Pancake Graph”. The work is based in the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics and will be carried out in close collaboration with Associate Professor Gerold Jäger and the Discrete Mathematics group.
The project focuses on pancake sorting, a classic problem in combinatorial optimization and graph theory. Research topics include lower and upper bounds for the burnt and unburnt versions of the problem, as well as analysis of the corresponding pancake graph. The exact research questions will be shaped by the selected candidate’s interests and expertise.
This is a one-year, tax-free scholarship worth 375,000 SEK, funded and administered by the Kempe Foundation. A possible extension may be available after the initial scholarship period. The starting date is 1 April 2027 or by agreement.
Eligibility requires a doctoral degree or equivalent in mathematics, computer science, or a related area. Applicants should have strong expertise in combinatorial optimization and graph theory, good programming skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and strong English communication skills.
The application must include a cover letter, research plan, CV with publication list, degree documentation, transcripts, thesis, up to three relevant publications, other supporting documents, and contact details for two referees. Applications must be submitted in English or Swedish through Umeå University’s Varbi system by 9 October 2026.
More information is available from the Discrete Mathematics group and the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at Umeå University.
Funding details
Postdoctoral scholarship funded and administered by the Kempe Foundation. The scholarship is tax-free and amounts to 375,000 SEK for one year, with a possible extension after the scholarship period.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or equivalent by the decision date. Priority is given to those who earned the degree within the last three years, though later degrees may be eligible for special reasons. The doctoral degree should be in mathematics, computer science, or a related area. Required expertise includes combinatorial optimization and graph theory, strong programming skills, ability to conduct research independently and in a team, and good oral and written English.
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